The Transformation of Chinese Only-child Parents in Empty-nests

This qualitative research investigates the transformation of Chinese only-child parents in empty-nests through attending cultural activities in the Chinese community, when their only children leave home and become independent

Studying International Students’ Cyclical Transformation

Research on transformation has focused mostly on linear transformation in one direction. Little research has been conducted regarding transformation that can occur as a result of international students re-entering their home cultures, and the continuing potential for transformation as this cycle repeats itself. Further research should be developed to include more complex concepts of cyclical, as well as traditional linear transformation. This research acknowledges and discusses the need, benefits and possible directions of such research

Probing the Facilitation of International (Chinese) Adult Students’ Multi-fold Transformation: A Qualitative Approach

This paper uses in-depth interviews to investigate the important role of instructors in the process of multi-fold transformation for international Chinese students who come to study in the U.S

The Effects of Attending Annual Professional Conferences on the Personal Development of International Faculty

Especially given the current emphasis on internationalization and globalization, international faculty members constitute an important part of the overall faculty of higher education in the US and abroad. Personal as well as professional well-being is important in retaining international faculty. While annual professional conferences, by design, support and enhance professional development, little information exists as to the effect they have on personal development of international faculty members. This qualitative study was designed to provide foundational information on which to build further research as to the impact attending professional conferences have on the personal development and well-being of international higher education faculty members. Results indicate positive effects and support the notion that conferences are essential in fostering personal growth and development

The Exploration of a Multi-Theoretical Framework for Holistic and Democratic Adult ESL Instruction

This paper explores a multi-theoretical framework that capitalizes on the use of students’ prior experiences in practicing culturally responsive education among adult English as a Second Language (ESL) learners, with an aim to promote language proficiency, socio-cultural competence, and personal growth, and therefore to facilitate holistic and democratic instruction

The Worsening Political Divide: Adult Education as Part of the Cure

The US is experiencing extreme social and political polarization not seen since the Civil War. This divisiveness is causing civil unrest and governmental dysfunction which threatens the stability of the nation. Four major causes of the current state are party realignment, the deregulation of news broadcasting, algorithmic personalization of electronic information, and an unknowing public. Adult education can and should be part of the remedy reducing or eliminating harmful polarization. Knowledge of authoritative systems is key to the solution. To promote such knowledge, adult educators can create practical and theoretical learning experiences about authoritative systems and incorporate such knowledge into existing courses and programs. Breadth of the field should produce myriad ways to do so particular to each educator’s practice

The Transformation of Chinese Only-child Parents in Empty-nests

This qualitative study investigates the transformation of Chinese only-child parents in empty-nests through attending cultural activities in the Chinese community, when their only children leave home and become independent